Crystal, MN Road Trips
Crystal, MN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 13 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Crystal, MN spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
18.8 mi
Saint Paul, MN
Quickest Drive
12m
Maple Grove, MN
Plan Around Crystal, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Crystal, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Crystal, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Crystal, MN
Driving from Crystal, MN
The typical drive from Crystal, MN covers about 13 miles and takes around 20m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 19 miles (28m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Crystal, MN include Saint Paul, MN (18.8 mi, 28m), Eden Prairie, MN (18.1 mi, 25m), Minneapolis, MN (9.7 mi, 15m), and Maple Grove, MN (6.9 mi, 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 13-mile trip from Crystal, MN, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Crystal, MN and 2 routes heading into Crystal, MN, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 19 miles.
The longest mapped route from Crystal, MN covers 19 miles and takes approximately 28m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Crystal, MN runs about 13 miles with a drive time of roughly 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 13-mile trip from Crystal, MN costs roughly $2 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Crystal, MN include Saint Paul, MN, Eden Prairie, MN, Minneapolis, MN and Maple Grove, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Crystal, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
22,685
Median Income
$86,752
Median Home Value
$280,500
Median Age
37.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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